Ejak
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Post by Ejak on May 5, 2009 3:02:15 GMT -5
ok my friend has cancer and he got it from smoking and drugs and he wants to keep doing the things he used to before he got it. im worried, ive told him that it will kill him if he doesnt stop im really worried im going to watch my friend die. i need some help please
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Post by Angel on May 5, 2009 4:35:46 GMT -5
This is very sad to hear.
However, Ejak.. the sad truth this that the most you can possibly do is sit down and talk to him slowly. Explain to him how him smoking while he continues to only damage himself makes you feel. Tell him that you care so much about him and can't stop thinking of the fact he's slowly dying in front of your eyes. Tell him everything your feeling, and don't leave anything out. Be honest with him and just let your heart guide you.
If that doesn't work.. then there is nothing else you can do. Just try your best, and if he continues to do these things.. then at least you know you tried. He's his own person in the end, and the most you can do is try to be there for him.
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Post by rebirth on May 5, 2009 15:50:11 GMT -5
Woah that's intense but I doubt he might change his ways. Though, i say show him pictures of what smoking does to one's body. Heck maybe if show him how many people die from smoking. It's a bit cruel but maybe it give him an awakening
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Post by Angel on May 5, 2009 16:32:55 GMT -5
Woah that's intense but I doubt he might change his ways. Though, i say show him pictures of what smoking does to one's body. Heck maybe if show him how many people die from smoking. It's a bit cruel but maybe it give him an awakening I don't know if the fear factor always works. Personally, some people get annoyed when you show them the pictures because it seems to them that your trying to manipulate them to getting what you want, or doubting their intelligence. It's a tough call.  |
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Post by rebirth on May 5, 2009 16:37:32 GMT -5
True the only option is try your hardest, if you really care about your friend, and take to an intervention/rehab. He needs help |
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Post by NBAplaya8484 on May 5, 2009 18:06:46 GMT -5
Woah that's intense but I doubt he might change his ways. Though, i say show him pictures of what smoking does to one's body. Heck maybe if show him how many people die from smoking. It's a bit cruel but maybe it give him an awakening Honestly Angel this works alot it makes people come down to reality and think. just a question how old is this kid? |
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Ejak
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Post by Ejak on May 5, 2009 18:37:40 GMT -5
my friend hes 17 and not the smartest guy, but i love him as a friend i just dont know what to. he wants me to party aand stuff with him im really worried hes my best friend thanks guys
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Post by NBAplaya8484 on May 5, 2009 19:10:51 GMT -5
ahh damn thats tough man cause drugs arent a thing you can just stop you just have to prove what your trying to prevent
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Sharpay
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Post by Sharpay on May 5, 2009 23:12:24 GMT -5
All I can think of is just keep talking to him or go to his family and the family could sit down with him and tell him how much they love him and want him to live. This sounds mean but I think he would be safe in jail...I don't mean to be mean, but it is a safe place for him and maybe he might get rid of those bad habits....
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Post by rebirth on May 5, 2009 23:22:27 GMT -5
All I can think of is just keep talking to him or go to his family and the family could sit down with him and tell him how much they love him and want him to live. This sounds mean but I think he would be safe in jail...I don't mean to be mean, but it is a safe place for him and maybe he might get rid of those bad habits.... that actually sounds like a good idea especially once there he might get the help he needs  |
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Sharpay
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Post by Sharpay on May 6, 2009 1:14:12 GMT -5
I hope things works out well. Sorry to hear about this situation.
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Bayonetta
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Post by Bayonetta on May 6, 2009 15:57:02 GMT -5
Talk to him, pray for him, talk to his PARENTS, pray for him, have your parents talk to him and his parents. If none of the things work, then..I hate to sound ruthless but...
Screw him. He did it to himself and now he's paying consequences.
However, I'll pray for him, yew keep talking.
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Post by starprincess on May 6, 2009 16:09:04 GMT -5
Talk to him, pray for him, talk to his PARENTS, pray for him, have your parents talk to him and his parents. If none of the things work, then..I hate to sound ruthless but... Screw him. He did it to himself and now he's paying consequences. However, I'll pray for him, yew keep talking. Terribly blunt but I agree.. You can't help someone if they won't help themselves.. Do whatever you can to help him.. but if he decides to keep doing what he's doing, leave him be. |
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Post by Sharpay on May 6, 2009 18:02:45 GMT -5
Your friend might not know what is really going on. As I remember from health class, when people smoke/drugs, their brains act as if they depend on the drugs. I think that is what is getting to him. Once he can get rid of those habits, his brain would realize that it does not depend on the drugs no more.
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Bayonetta
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Post by Bayonetta on May 6, 2009 18:25:13 GMT -5
Buy the nicotine gum pack!
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